The Ministry of Social Affairs continues to improve community preparedness in dealing with disasters by accelerating the establishment of Disaster Preparedness Villages (KSB) in a number of locations indicated as being prone to disasters.

In accordance with the direction of the Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini, the Ministry of Social Affairs focuses on carrying out activities to anticipate the possibility of a megathrust disaster on the south coast of Java Island, through increasing community capacity, one of which is through KSB facilitation.

After the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that rocked three regencies in East Java, namely Malang, Lumajang, and Blitar regencies on Saturday (10/4/2021), the Ministry of Social Affairs immediately established a KSB in Lumajang Regency.

The two sub-districts chosen for the establishment of KSB this time are Tempursari District and Pasirian District, where both sub-districts have a fairly high level of disaster vulnerability ranging from earthquakes, landslides, to tsunamis.

The establishment of the two KSBs in Lumajang Regency was officially confirmed by the Regent of Lumajang, Thoriqul Haq on Saturday (22/5) in Bulurejo Village Square, Tempursari, Lumajang. The establishment of this KSB is a step to reduce disaster risk and increase community preparedness if a disaster occurs at any time.